Saugus High School Class of 2025 – Three quarters of this year’s graduates have plans of attending two- or four-year institutions next fall

By Mark E. Vogler

Saugus High School Class President Hannah Duong, 18, said she plans on attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall to study Biology with hopes of becoming a doctor. Victor Phan, 18, the Valedictorian in the Class of 2025, and Anowar Mahabub,18, the Salutatorian, are both headed to the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Phan plans on studying Electrical Engineering. Mahabub said he plans on pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering.

They are among the 106 Saugus High School seniors – 60.2 percent of those who will be receiving diplomas tonight during the school’s 154th Commencement Exercises – with plans of attending four-year colleges and universities. Overall, 131 Saugus High School seniors – 74.4 percent of this year’s graduating class – have plans for attending two- or four-year institutions. About 40 percent the class (72 students) will be first-generation college students, according to statistics provided by Saugus Public Schools.

There will be 176 Saugus High School students receiving diplomas during graduation ceremonies set for 6 p.m. at Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium. An additional four students will be earning Certificates of Attainment.

Here’s a breakdown of where the Saugus High School Class of 2025 will be headed tonight after spending their final hours together:

Four-Year Colleges and Universities – 106 (60.2 percent)

Two-Year Colleges and Universities — 25 (14.2 percent)

Other Postsecondary Education – 15 (8.5 percent)

Employment – 18 (10.2 percent)

Vocational/Career Institutes – 15 (8.5 percent)

Other/Year Off/Undecided – 9 (5.1 percent)

Military – 3 (1.7 percent)